Calipers rubbing the wheels..ah hell

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TearEmUpTahoe

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What up I got a 2001 chevy Tahoe it's had 17in wheels stock and I just put a set of 33x12.5x15 on er and the back calipers are rubbing the inside of the rim! I've seen a lot of videos of guys grinding down the calipers any thoughts on this? Also the front driver side tire rubs the windshield washer fluid box when I turn, any ideas on relocating that? I don't want to lift it I have a leveling kit on it now. Any input would be great guys
 

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Grind caliper, or get rims that fit... only options

There's no relocation for the washer fluid, you can heat it up and try to bend it out of the way.
 
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So I took your advice and grinded down the calipers and they fit perfect the washer bottle is still in the way tho even after cutting the bumper and a lot of other stuff from the wheel well so it looks like the washer bottle is going to have to go, I don't use that shit anyways
 

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So I took your advice and grinded down the calipers and they fit perfect the washer bottle is still in the way tho even after cutting the bumper and a lot of other stuff from the wheel well so it looks like the washer bottle is going to have to go, I don't use that shit anyways

After reading this post....your username made more sense to me! While I cringed thinking of the truck being hacked up I remembered that it is your truck to do as you wish! So.....pics please!!!
 

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So I took your advice and grinded down the calipers and they fit perfect the washer bottle is still in the way tho even after cutting the bumper and a lot of other stuff from the wheel well so it looks like the washer bottle is going to have to go, I don't use that shit anyways

You can heat the washer reservoir with a heat gun, hold the shape you want then pour cold water inside the tank to cool it at the shape you want. You won't gain a whole lot though. Are you actually off roading in this? Is it rubbing at normal driving or under articulation?
 

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